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India.com
05-05-2025
- Business
- India.com
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani, with wife Radhika Merchant, performs Ganga puja at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, WATCH
Mukesh Ambani and Nita Ambani's son Anant Ambani, with wife Radhika Merchant, performs Ganga puja at Har Ki Pauri, Haridwar, WATCH Anant Ambani, recently appointed as a whole-time director of Reliance Industries Limited, was spotted at Haridwar's sacred Har Ki Pauri on Sunday, May 4, along with his wife Radhika Merchant. The couple took part in the traditional Ganga Pujan at the revered ghat, marking yet another religious visits that showcases Anant's spiritual learnings. General Secretary of Ganga Sabha, Haridwar, Tanmay Vashisht shared to ANI, 'Anant Ambani was here with his wife and performed puja of Maa Ganga and sought blessings… Along with being an industrialist, he is a flag bearer of Sanatan. We also pray for his happy and healthy life and that he continues to grow in his area and work for society and religion…' #WATCH | Anant Ambani, Director, Reliance Industries Limited, along with her wife Radhika Merchant, perform Ganga Puja at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. — ANI (@ANI) May 4, 2025 In the visuals shared by ANI, the couple can be seen participating religiously in the Ganga Pujan ceremony, conducted under the guidance of priests from the Ganga Sabha. The further rituals and prayers to the holy river were performed with the support of temple authorities. As a mark of respect, the temple priests presented Anant Ambani with a sacred mala and a yellow stole during their visit. For the unversed, Har Ki Pauri, also known as Brahmakund, is one of the most sacred ghats in India, situated in Haridwar, Uttarakhand. It is believed to be the spot where the river Ganga descends from the Himalayas and enter the plains. Devotees from all around the world travel to visit this ghat and take part in puja to seek blessings from the holy river. On April 6, Anant Ambani reached the Dwarkadhish Temple in the early hours, after the completion of his 170-kilometer spiritual padyatra from Jamnagar to Gujarat, which was commenced on March 29. While speaking to ANI, Anant shared, 'This was a spiritual journey. I started it in God's name and completed it in his name. I thank Bhagawan Dwarkadhish and everyone who joined me along the way.'
Hindustan Times
02-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
Ganga Saptami 2025: Date, shubh muhurat, history, significance and puja rituals for Ganga Jayanti
Ganga Saptami also known as Ganga Jayanti or Ganga Pujan, is a day dedicated to honouring the river goddess Ganga. According to Hindu mythology, it marks the birth anniversary of Goddess Ganga. This auspicious occasion is observed on the seventh day of the Shukla Paksha in the Vaishakh month. Devotees celebrate Ganga Saptami by performing special pujas and prayers at significant pilgrimage sites along the River Ganga, including Triveni Sangam in Allahabad and Rishikesh. (Also read: When is Diwali in 2025? Know the dates of Holi, Navratrti, Karwa Chauth and more ) The year the significant festival of Ganga Saptami will be celebrated on Saturday, May 3. According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious timings to observe the occasion are as follows: Ganga Saptami Madhyahna Muhurat - 10:58 AM to 01:38 PM Duration - 02 hours 40 minutes Saptami Tithi begins - 07:51 AM on May 03, 2025 Saptami Tithi ends - 07:18 AM on May 04, 2025 According to Hindu scriptures, it is believed that on this auspicious day, Goddess Ganga was reborn. Sacred water is considered her earthly manifestation, and devotees reverently refer to her as Maa Ganga, seeking her blessings. Legend has it that Sage Jahnu consumed all the waters of the Ganga when the goddess descended to Earth on Ganga Dussehra. Ganga Saptami holds immense religious and spiritual importance for Hindus. Ganga is the most revered river in India, with Goddess Ganga believed to possess therapeutic qualities. Devotees from all over the country visit Ganga Ghats to take a sacred dip in her waters, which are considered so pure that they cleanse the body, mind, and soul, absolving one of sins. The holy river flows from Gaumukh and ends at Ganga Sagar in West Bengal, passing through multiple states. Ganga Saptami, also known as Jahnu Saptami, marks the day when the goddess was freed by Sage Jahnu, following a request from the gods and Bhagirath.
